Wax recommendation for this weekend's Michigan Cup race!
Thanks to Nick Baic (Toko) for his wax recommendations! Rex Ski Wax will also be providing wax recommendations for a select set of Michigan Cup races - please standby!
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Saturday, January 3, 2026
Winter Wolf Skiathlon
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan
49738
(989-348-9266)
10:00 A.M.
The Winter Wolf Skiathlon is a mass-start race that begins with 5 kilometers of classic skiing. After one lap around the 5-kilometer course, racers came through the transition area and quickly switch to skate skis before heading out for another lap.
Course: If you are familiar with Hanson Hills Nordic Trail system, course route will start in the field behind the softball field, course will run M-93 hills, Blue to Sues Return and back to the transition area. (Racers must change SKIS & POLES). Transition area will be located along the backside of the softball outfield fence. Set tracks and groomed corduroy throughout entire course. **Course may change due to snow conditions.
Online Registration Only! https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Grayling/WinterWolfSkiathlon
WWax recommendations
DIY Waxing
- Toko: Toko Nordic Race Glide Waxing and Toko Nordic kick waxing videos
- Swix: Swix school: How to prep your skis
- Rex: a href="https://rex.fi/en/knowledgebase/category/blog-posts">Rex ski waxing info
- Rode: Kick wax guides and catalog
- Fast Wax: How Fast Wax makes you fast!
- Start: Start waxing guides and tips
- Solda: Solda wax chart